I’ve heard that Google Zurich has competitive to US salaries and living in Europe is definitely a big plus (for me at least). Thoughts?
Even if you are of European descent, I’m told from friends who have been there that you will be an outsider unless you speak impeccable Swiss German
Switzerland is worth staying for at least a year
Living in the Bay area and commuting to MPK is a major factor to consider. Depending on your preferences of where to live you can commute 2+hours a day. That is not worth while for most people.
Google Zurich but only if you're sure there's a team that you like (and there's a quorum)
At what point would you recommend transferring from Zurich to MTV? When you're L5? L6?
Oh no, I'm starting out in Zurich as L3 and am considering transferring to MTV at some point. Probably not worth it before L5?
BTW, Swiss are the most xenophobic lot in Europe.
Did you directly apply to zurich's position? Or they gave you an option?